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Primary SEND Teacher of Autistic Children (The Windmill School)
London Borough of Barnet
London, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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School Name: The Windmill School
Position: Primary SEND Teacher of Autistic Children
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: MPR 1 to UPR 3 plus SEN Allowance (Outer London)t
Closing Date: 14th October 2026
The Windmill School is an innovative specialist school for autistic pupils aged
5 to 19, where every aspect of education is designed around the strengths, needs
and aspirations of autistic young people. Our approach is informed by leading
autism research, developed in partnership with respected academics and autistic
scholars, and delivered by a passionate team committed to exceptional outcomes.
This is a school where autistic learners are understood, valued and empowered to
thrive both in school and beyond.
We are looking for someone who can bring energy, expertise and a genuine
commitment to improving outcomes for autistic children and young people.
The
ideal candidate will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong understanding of the primary
curriculum.
• Experience of, or a keen interest in, teaching autistic pupils and supporting
learners with a range of communication, sensory and learning needs.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships and create engaging,
inclusive learning experiences that enable every pupil to thrive.
• A reflective and ambitious approach to teaching, with a willingness to
embrace evidence-informed practice and contribute new ideas.
• High expectations for all pupils, with a passion for supporting their
academic, social and emotional development.
• A collaborative and professional mindset, with a commitment to ongoing
professional learning and working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary
team.
The Windmill School is part of Barnet Special Education Trust, which is an
organisation where all staff feel happy, valued and supported.
We can offer
the
ideal candidate the following:
• Excellent CPD opportunities, working collaboratively alongside outstanding
and experienced practitioners, utilising effective evidenced based
approaches.
• The resources needed to be able to teach and respond to each child’s needs
using a whole-child approach to learning and wellbeing.
• The freedom to create bespoke lesson plans to offer opportunities for self-
expression and exploration for each individual learner.
• Small class sizes
and excellent staff: student ratio.
• A state-of-the-art new building designed especially for autistic learners.
• Outer London Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Great location in High Barnet with good public transport links.
RESPONSIBILITIES